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The benefits of potassium in our diet

We all know that healthy eating is extremely important and we have previously blogged about the importance of vitamin D for people with dementia, how garlic is a super food we should all be including in our diets and how an elderly person can keep their health in check with kale. But today we want […]

Kitchen safety for the elderly and people with dementia

The kitchen can often be the hub of the home for many families, so for an elderly person it can bring back great memories of family gatherings and meal times as well as familiar smells and sounds, however as a person gets older or develops dementia, the kitchen can become an increasingly dangerous place for […]

What to do when an elderly person falls

If you’ve been a regular reader of our blogs, you would have seen our advice on preventing trips and falls around an elderly loved-one’s home, but what should you do if you are present at your loved-one’s home and they do have a fall? This is something our caregivers are trained for, so we have […]

Dental care for the elderly

From a young age we are taught to look after our teeth properly, but as we get older, certain conditions can develop that we need to keep on top of. As a result of taking medication many elderly people can experience ‘dry mouth’ – more than 400 commonly used medications can contribute to dry mouth. […]

Free tips for elderly to help keep cool

We’re offering free advice to the elderly and their carers to help keep them cool as the heat wave continues. It is important that people understand the risks associated with the heat and act accordingly. The elderly are the most vulnerable to any hot weather as their ability to regulate their own body temperature decreases […]

How hot weather can affect the elderly

The elderly are the most vulnerable to any hot weather as their ability to regulate their own body temperature decreases with age. The brain function also slows in old age, making it harder for an elderly person to respond to a temperature change. It becomes more of a problem for an older person with dementia […]

Preventing diabetes in old age

More than 4.5 million people living in the UK have diabetes and nine out of 10 of these cases are type-2 diabetes. It is caused by problems with a chemical in the body (hormone) called insulin. It’s also often linked to being overweight or inactive or having a family history of it. There are some […]

Carers offered free advice on respite relief

Carers who look after friends, neighbours or loved-ones are next month (May, 2018) being offered free advice on respite relief during our Respite Care Awareness Week from Monday, May 7 until Friday, May 11. There are many people in Wales who are caring for family members alongside full-time jobs and family commitments, which can be […]

Beat social isolation by volunteering

It’s not too late to make a New Year’s resolution, so why not take up volunteering in your local community? It is a good way to stay healthy as getting out and about is a great form of exercise, no matter what age you are, and the sense of fulfilment is good for the mind […]

Make your elderly loved-one’s home healthier with houseplants

If you have an elderly relative or friend that spends a lot of time at home, there is a way you can help them be healthier – by filling their home with houseplants. Having houseplants dotted around the home can be great for helping people to de-stress, detox and they can filter out chemicals, such […]